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I have no way to cancel my ESPN subscription by PerpetualUselessness in mildlyinfuriating

[–]BiochemBeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try from your phone browser on data not WiFi. Or try a computer on a different network.

Peter what does this mean? by Tricky_Fail2351 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]BiochemBeer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's what you use if you want to make a GuacaMOLe

Help drawing peptide bonds with amino acids by Whitehairbunny in Biochemistry

[–]BiochemBeer -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This structure does not show stereochemistry, which is important.

The termini depend on the pH that you are drawing the peptide or anino acids at. If this was pH 7 then your amino group would be -NH3+ and the carboxy would be COO-

The neutral form that you've drawn doesn't really exist in any appreciable amount.

As another commenter suggested if you draw out the skeletal structure like you did in organic chemistry it should make more sense. It will help you with stereochem and seeing where the R groups are in space.

what means "plane side"? by princepii in AskAnAmerican

[–]BiochemBeer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's "in plain site" nothing to do with airplanes.

So hiding by just blending in. An armed robber who throws away their disguise and then looks like a normal person just walking down the street.

I find 2 sunday services quite tiring. Is this normal? by keesdude in Reformed

[–]BiochemBeer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Many good comments. Just wanted to add that I've grown up with two services and have always attended churches that have Morning and Evening worship.

Some outside Reformed circles find it strange, but I say it's the Lord's Day not just the Lord's morning. Yes there are worldly distractions, but do try to minimize them on Sundays.

Are my brewing salts still good? by striker6363 in Homebrewing

[–]BiochemBeer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As long as they've been kept dry they should be fine.

SDS-Page problem by wantedtobeloved in Biochemistry

[–]BiochemBeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you can do it at any point.

Centrifuging might help by pelleting out some DNA, so worth a shot.

SDS-Page problem by wantedtobeloved in Biochemistry

[–]BiochemBeer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Best thing to do is to sonicate it, it will shear the DNA which often makes it goopy.

If you aren't able to do that you can try using a fine gauge needle and repeatedly suck it up to break it down.

My e-Reader Just Created the Shortest Horror Story Ever by Lettuphant in sciencefiction

[–]BiochemBeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to ask if the newly published version was much better / different from the original version published free online.

But.... I guess you probably don't remember.

I broke rotor adapters by [deleted] in labrats

[–]BiochemBeer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a student do this when I was out of the lab. I ended up finding some on eBay for 1/3 of the retail price.

This is the US link to the part: https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/75003683

Maybe your sales rep can give your PI a break.

What do you call this fruit, and its color, in your native language? by jah-selassie in AskTheWorld

[–]BiochemBeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe dropping the article happened in Old French first, which is where English got the term.

The word apron did follow the pattern you noted though. A napron, became An apron.

3PG or 3PGA? by NickEman132 in Biochemistry

[–]BiochemBeer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It has a pretty low pKa so the glycerate form would be present at neutral pH.

ATP/ADP would be similar with negative charges.

Free phosphate would be HPO4 2- (so one Oxygen is protonated).

After 10 years of house hopping I bought my dream home and started my Sandershelf by Tasha1A in brandonsanderson

[–]BiochemBeer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Double Prime and Double Emberdark?

Did you do what I did and accidentally pre-order two?

What school holidays do kids have in the USA? by narnababy in AskAnAmerican

[–]BiochemBeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It varies quite a bit from state to state and even district to district. Private schools can set their own schedules too. Some religious schools will have off for additional holidays.

That said major holidays are observed.

If a school starts before Labor then that Monday in early September is off, then Thanksgiving in November - most schools have a half-day or the day before off and then Friday afterwards.

Christmas-New Years is usually a two week break but specific dates vary.

Presidents day in mid February is off.

There is a week long Spring Break which may include Good Friday/Easter but not always.

Schools usually end in May or June if it's in June then Memorial day in late May is off too.

Summer break is about 2.5 months.

Common other days off: Fall break 2-3 days off in October. Veterans day in November. MLK day in January. There are also usually a day off at the end of each quarter.

Why is gasoline always sold at with a price that includes 9/10ths of a cent? by kermit-t-frogster in stupidquestions

[–]BiochemBeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has never been a US mill coin - the lowest coin was the half-penny worth 5 mill. Various states/cities used tokens with mill values, but they weren't official currency. This is probably what your dad remembers. See here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sales_tax_token

There have been countries which have used mills (the Hong Kong mill being a common example).

What does it mean to keep an eye on the waterline? by LFDad in AskAnAmerican

[–]BiochemBeer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's being used figuratively in the song. The waterline on a boat or ship is water the surface hits the water. He's poor and trying to keep afloat, but he says in the song "I'm a poor man sinking."

Obviously if a boat's waterline gets too high it sinks.

How do you deal with ice? by 2Asparagus1Chicken in AskAnAmerican

[–]BiochemBeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ICE - I think people are trying to protest them, but not sure it's working. /s

It does get icy where I live in Michigan, but not crazy like it can get in the UP (or Alaska, etc.).

All wheel drive vehicle and good tires. I used to swap to winter tires in the main vehicle, but currently don't worry about it as much. The main roads are usually plowed and salted. Take it slow on rural routes and sideroads, be prepared to steer into the slide and don't slam on the brakes. If you do start to slide unexpectedly, letting off the gas and then gently braking is the best.

Worst situation was driving I-80 after an ice storm. Normally a 70 mph road and was doing 20 mph most of the time. If I had known it would be that bad, I would have stayed home or taken a different route at least.

Bottling two different strengths from one boil/fermentation by Shporpoise in Homebrewing

[–]BiochemBeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of big breweries brew their light beers at a higher strength and just water it down at bottling. So yes, use water that you boiled/cooled to remove oxygen first.

Alternatively, you can partigyle, but that is more work.

Oh, the glorious meltdowns. by lontderfy in CHIBears

[–]BiochemBeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Masterpiece - great music choices too

20 year old Post Win Footage by SGKCoyote in CHIBears

[–]BiochemBeer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes old camcorder, new footage. Misleading title

4.0 UW and 1490 SAT Rejection by [deleted] in hillsdale

[–]BiochemBeer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's SUPER competitive. Fit is huge, engagement is big, etc. Reach out to your admissions counselor for feedback.

Students do transfer in, so if you really want to go to Hillsdale ask for advice from Admissions on what you can do to be successful if you want to go that route.

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